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Business & Corporate Headshots
My packages provide all you need to keep your image up to date. Fresh, new headshots ideal for social media, your website, company newsletter, press releases, trade publications, company archives, etc. Contemporary style natural light headshots, or classic studio headshots. Best of all, we can meet any deadline!

Before pursuing my photography career, I worked for a number of years in advertising and image printing. The years of graphic design experience have provided me a unique design element to my photography as well as a powerfully creative, and detailed eye that I implement in every photograph I take.

Being a people person, I equally enjoy working with all kinds of individuals. Be it outgoing, shy, novice or professional talent, everyone is a unique experience that I look forward to. Connecting with people on a personal the personal level that photography has allowed me to do only validates my passion further.

Many people seek high quality headshots each year because of the many ways that they can be used in both personal and professional areas of their lives. Headshots are used by business and talent professionals, including executives, actors, actresses, models, and many others who work in professional careers. While corporate headshots are popular, those for the regular population are also becoming more so. Many people are getting professional headshots to use on their social media sites, dating sites, blogs, and other such online mediums.

To dress for a slimming effect, remember: darker colors are slimming; light colors are not. Solid colors are slimming; bold patterns are not. A single color from head to toe (i.e. a suit) is slimming. Vertical lines are slimming; horizontal lines are not. This can apply to pleats as well as prints. The v-neck shape is slimming. This is achieved by the cut of a sport coat, or the v-neck opening in a shirt or sweater. Single-breasted jackets are more slimming than double-breasted. If you’ll be standing for a full-length portrait, high heels are slimming—as are clothes that are well tailored rather than too loose or too tight.

Whether you need a business portrait, modeling headshot or an image for online social media, we can get the shot you want.

Our studio combines the newest techniques and technologies with old school principles to get just the right look. Color, Black and White, Sepia, and many other looks are available as are many backgrounds (outdoors or indoors) to help create the mood and effect you are looking for. We will help you thru each step to create the look you need.

When you’re selecting a professional photographer for your headshots, consider your personal brand and the image you want to portray. Creating dynamic headshots that convey the expertise and approachability of professionals is what I love to do. I want to help you get closer to your career and personal goals.

The right headshot can move you forward. I have had clients experience career and personal success as a result of our collaboration. Working together, we will tell a story that sets you apart from the competition. We may choose to take the photo shoot outside to utilize natural light. We may choose studio lighting or a combination of images. It’s about how I can help you achieve your goals through photographs.

Whether you’re stable or growing within your career or industry, are a young professional or are looking for a new career, I am honored to help you create your personal brand.

Look for variety! This is the single most important consideration. Your headshot must be unique to you. There’s nothing more disheartening than going to an audition with your brand new headshot, only to see ten other actors with the very same shot! Make sure the photographer you choose features a variety of angles, backgrounds, compositions, poses and expressions on their website. When looking through a photographer’s portfolio, you want each image to surprise you.

Feel comfortable with the photographer. Usually you can get a good idea of their energy through the website, but pick up the phone and give them a call as well. If you feel it’s important, sit down with them for a consultation. If you leave a headshot session wanting to hang out with your photographer, you’ve had a terrific shoot.

Make the investment in professional headshots. If you want to be taken seriously by the industry, the quality of your headshot must project professionalism. If you’re too thrifty, you’ll probably be told to get new headshots once you meet an agent or casting director. If you make the investment initially, you shouldn’t have to do it again until your look changes.